India visa requirements for Norwegians

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Norwegians

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Norway citizens are to apply for the Indian e-visa if they desire to visit India.
  • The Indian e-visa is issued for 60 days duration and costs $80.
  • To obtain your Indian e-visa, you have to apply through the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website.
  • Having met all the requirements demanded upon your e-visa application, your Indian e-visa will be processed within 5 working days.
  • To visit India, your international passport must be valid for at least six(6) months above the date of your entry into the country, and you must leave at least two blanked pages on your passport for necessary stampings.
  • Your duly filled Indian e-visa application form printout is required.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation when you arrive in India.
  • Proof of round-trip or onward ticket should be made available before your arrival into the country.
  • Airport tax is not levied either on entering or exiting the country's airports.
  • Your Norwegian National Identity (ID) card is required.
  • Indian standard time zone is (GMT+5:30), while that of Norway is (GMT+1). This implies that India is 4 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Norway.
  • The average estimated flight time to travel from Oslo, Norway to Delhi, India is 8 hours, 35 minutes.
  • Airlines flying to India from your country are SAS, Air India, Finnair, LOT, Aeroflot and Lufthansa.
  • The telephone code used in India is (+91) for both local and international communications.
  • The official currency of India is Indian Rupee(INR), while Indian capital is Delhi.
  • Importation and exportation of the Indian currency up to INR 25,000 is permissible except for the citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan not living in India.
  • Foreign currency up to INR 25,000 imported in the country must be declared to the customs upon your arrival.
  • Your luggage is cleared at your first entry into the Indian airport, except passengers transiting to a destination that is not India.
  • For arms and ammunition importation, an import permit is required from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • WPC license issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is required for the importation of remote-controlled drones and helicopters.
  • Importation of Pets into the country requires a health certificate. Examination will be conducted on all pets imported into the country by the Quarantine Officer.
  • India is known for its birthplace of some religions that are even existing to date.
  • India is known as the land of spirituality and philosophy. For this reason, the contribution of India to today's world spirituality cannot be overemphasized.
  • India has about 15 international airports in different parts of the country, some of them include Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), Mumbai,  Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata, Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bangalore, Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai, etc..
  • Travellers who are visiting India through the Indian e-visa can enter India through the Indian 28 airports (some mentioned above) and 5 seaports.
  • An average of $60 USD per day can cater for your expenses in India.
  • Multiple religions are practised in India while Hinduism accounts for 80% of its population practitioners. Other religions such as Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Jainism, Zoroastrianism and Judaism are practised by the rest of the population.
  • Plugs and sockets used in India are type D and C. Type D has 3 pin connections, while Type C(a.k.a. Europlug) has 2 pin connections. The power voltage in the country is 230 Volts and 50Hz.
  • Aloo gobi, butter chicken, rogan josh, samosa, tandoori chicken, kofta, naan etc... are the best delicacies you will, later on, reminisce about when you visited India. Their spiciness is just so extraordinary.
  • Taj Mahal's iconic domed Mughal Mausoleum, Amber Palace's 16th-century hilltop fort and palace, Red Fort's iconic 1600s imperial residence, Hawa Mahal's pink/red sandstone and Palace of the Winds etc., are some of the fascinating sites to explore when visiting India.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are single and multiple entry visas?

A single entry visa allows the holder to enter the country just once, while multiple entry visa allows people to visit India as many times as their visa validity allows.

What are the procedure for applying for Indian e-tourist visa?
  • Firstly, you have to make sure that you have all the required documents ready with you as you must upload them when filling the application form online on the Indian Government website.
  • Click on the e-tourist visa to fill your visa application form. 
  • Supply all the needed information on the visa form,
  • Upload the required documents and submit your application.
  • Your e-visa will be mailed to you once the visa application is approved by the Indian Government.
What is the duration issued on the Indian e-visa?

The Indian e-visa duration is 60 days. That is, nationals of Norway are to stay in India for up to 2 months.

What are the socket types used in India?

Plugs and sockets used in India are type D and C. Type D has 3 in connections, while Type C (a.k.a. Europlug) has 2 pin connections. The power voltage in the country is 230 Volts and 50Hz.